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God's Generals DVD Vol. 4 - Charles F. Parham & William Seymour
by Roberts Liardon
$20.00
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(DVD)
Charles Fox Parham gave his life to restore the revolutionary truths of healing and the baptism of the Holy Spirit to the Church, but the evangelist paid a price for it. The relentless backlash of persecution and slander Parham endured throughout his life would have destroyed others of lesser character, but for Parham, it only served to strengthen his hardened determination and purposeful faith. Though several men sought to destroy him, they could not touch the pillar of strength that was built within his spirit.
Serving as the "catalyst" of the "Pentecostal Movement" in the twentieth century, William J. Seymour turned a tiny Los Angeles horse stable on Azusa Street into an international center of revival. Because the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues was a major part of the meetings held there, Seymour became the leader of the first organized movement that promoted this experience. It was said that the power of God could be felt at Azusa, even outside the building. Scores of people were seen dropping into a prostrate position in the streets before they ever reached the mission. William Seymour's Pentecostal ministry increased public awareness to such a degree that it not only turned a major U.S. city, it also spread throughout the world at an incredible pace. Today, Azusa remains a common word within God's household.
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